Minneapolis, MN 21-23 April 2012
Hotel and Travel Information
Location and Accommodation
The workshop will take place at the Hilton Minneapolis. The International Baccalaureate (IB) has arranged preferred room rates for this workshop. Reservations must be made before Thursday, 29 March 2012.
Hilton Minneapolis Telephone (612) 376-1000
1001 Marquette Avenue Reservations (888) 933-5363
Minneapolis, MN 55403 Facsimile (612) 397-4875
Check-in 3:00pm Check-out 12:00pm
Single/Double Rate USD $144.00
Additional Person USD $10.00 per person, per night
Early Departure Fee One night’s room plus tax
Rates are quoted in US dollars and are exclusive of all taxes.
**Please note: Checks must be received by the hotel at least 14 days prior to the date of arrival and must include room and tax for the total amount of hotel stay.
Workshop Schedule Outline
DATE |
EVENT |
TIME |
Friday, 20 April 2012 (Day 0) |
Workshop check-in |
4:00pm |
Saturday, 21 April 2012 (Day 1) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
General Session |
8:00am |
|
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
9:00am - 4:30pm |
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Sunday, 22 April 2012 (Day 2) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
8:30am – 4:00pm |
|
Monday, 23 April 2012 (Day 3) |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes & beverage break |
8:30am – 11:45am |
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International Travel
- All non-citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States or Canada.
- An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport.
Ground Transportation
- Hotel is approximately 20 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP)
- The light rail is accesible from both the Humphrey and Lindbergh Terminals at MSP. Proceed to the Nicollet Mall Station and then take the “Free Nicollet Mall Bus” to the 11th Street stop. The Hilton Minneapolis is located one block east at the corner of 11th Street and Marquette Avenue.
- Taxicabs are approximately USD $25.00 one-way.
- Rates subject to change.
Parking
- The hotel offers self-parking for approximately USD $13 per car, per day inclusive of taxes.
- Valet parking is available for approximately USD $23.00 per car, per day inclusive of taxes.
- In and out privelages are available to both self-parking and valet parking overnight hotel guests.
- Rates are subject to change.
Miscellaneous
- Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely.
- It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to all sessions.
